Tow truck collides with Lynx bus

Six people suffer minor injuries in crash

A tow truck ran into the back of a Lynx bus, injuring six people early Tuesday.

The crash happened in the northbound lanes of County Road 441 near Washington Street. The roadway was blocked by the accident. Officials were able to reroute traffic.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the tow truck, Wilfredo Flores, did not notice that the bus had stopped at a bus stop and struck the back.

Orange County fire and rescue crews responded to the crash and said all six people hurt suffered only minor injuries. One of the four people taken to a hospital for treatment was trying to board the bus when it was struck. The other two were treated at the scene.